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The Roots & Channels of Socio-Political Power in Sri Lanka …. Yesterday & Today
Michael Roberts I came across the genealogy of the Madugalle Family quite accidentally ..…. https://thuppahis.com/2026/02/08/the-madugalle-genealogy-from-way-back/#more-96229 It should serve as a springboard for historical reflection on the socio-political currents of the 18th to mid-twentieth century – work linked to our knowledge … Continue reading
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The Global Contest for Influence/Power
Fair Dinkum What is astonishing is that while China and Europe are doing trade to the tune of 783 billion, the US and NATO are waging war to the combined tune of 500 billion. One is about construction, the other … Continue reading
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The Goals of the Axis Powers during World War Two
Kumar Kirinde & his Studious Aides in the RAFOA Dear RAFOA member, I am sure as a military officer, you are knowledgeable or have been exposed to the subject of WWII under military studies, especially if a staff college graduate. … Continue reading
Seismic Shifts in World Power Balance as Xi and Putin Consolidate Ties
Lakshman Gunasekara in Daily News, 21 May 2024, where the title reads thus: “China-Russia summit: pointer to world’s future?” …. with highlighting imposed by The Editor, ThuppahiMo The sudden death of Iran’s conservative President on Sunday hardly stirred the world … Continue reading
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The Power of Hate: Some Incomplete ‘Steps’ …..
An Intial Bibliography from South Asia Michael Roberts: “Addressing Two Angry Tamils,” 9 March 2012, https://thuppahis.com/2012/03/09/addressing-two-angry-tamils-heat-distortion-truth-fact-mendacity-and-eternal-enmity/ Thanga: “Another Angry Tamil: Thanga sees Pirapaharan as an Indelible Part of the Tamil Psyche’,” 29 … Continue reading
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The Giant Nations in the World Today in 2024
Desiree Bowie, whose chosen title for this article presented on web on 27 November 2024 is “Most Powerful Countries in the World: 2024 Rankings” The most powerful countries in the world command the global stage with a unique mix of … Continue reading
